Statements about Military

"1.53 million jobs are at risk (from potential defense cuts)."

"As a percentage of our gross domestic product, the defense budget remains just 3.6 percent. This figure is low by all historical standards."

"Each day our nation pays communist China $73.9 million in interest on our debt."

The military has spent $500 million enforcing the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy regarding gays and lesbians in the military. 

"The New START treaty was passed despite significant concerns among some people in the State and Defense Departments."

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